Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF)

ICYMI, CLF Schools recently visited MSDE, where Mr. Ak addressed the MSDE Board. youtu.be/UzJ5VmYrdG4 This moment highlights the power of parent advocacy in making a tangible impact. nbcwashington.com/video/news/loc… re-of-maryland-charter-schools-uncertain-amid-cuts/ 4026513/

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Chesapeake Science Point (CSP) Middle School is on the move and celebrating 20 years! School Board Chair Claudia Chang and CEO Mr. Yilmaz Ak memorialize the celebration by cutting the 20th Anniversary Commemorative Cake. Mr. Derin, CLF Director of Operations, provides a tour of the new neighboring middle school location. Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation Executives, CSP school principals, and Board members toast to CSP's 20th year!

CLF Board Members and Executive Team attended a Meet and Greet with Aisha Braveboy to discuss charter school funding and advocacy. #pgcps

Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation CEO, Mr. Yilmaz Ak, was honored to welcome Mr. Eugene Pinkard, Jr., President of Instruction Partners, for a special visit. As part of his visit, Dr. Rosalynn Gaskins, Principal of CMIT North High School, led a dynamic school tour showcasing innovative classroom instruction, engaging student learning, and meaningful interactions with our dedicated administrative and instructional teams.

During a visit to Chesapeake Science Point (CSP) Middle/High School, Mrs. Rachel Pratt engaged Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and Principal Derrell Owens in an art activity, while Dr. George Roberts, Associate Superintendent for the Division of Instruction and School Performance, Board Member Gloria Dent, and AACPS Director of Academics Christina Catalano looked on. Dr. Bedell also observed student engagement in CSP classrooms as part of the visit. Representatives from both the AACPS Superintendent’s Office and the Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation Executive Team toured the school, with CLF CEO Mr. Yilmaz Ak engaging directly with Board Member Gloria Dent during the visit.

📣 State of the School Address is here! CEO Mr. AK shares inspiring insights as we reflect, refocus, and rise together. 💡📚 Exciting times ahead for our students and staff! Warm greetings from the CLF family. #CLFProud #EducationMatters #BackToSchool

Erica Turner, Special Assistant to the DCAO for Health, Human Services & Education in the Office of Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy, visited CMIT North Elementary and CLF. Dr. Tenika Fryson, principal of CMIT North Elementary, welcomed her and her administrative team. During the visit, Mr. Yilmaz Ak, CEO of Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation, delivered a presentation on charter school funding. #PGCPSProud #pgcpsproud #pgcounty #pgcountymd

Welcome back, CSP Public Charter teachers and staff! Educators from both CSP Elementary and CSP Middle/High School kicked off the 2025–26 school year with their first staff meeting. Energized and ready, they’re prepared to make this year the best one yet for our students. #aacps #BackToSchool

It’s day ☝️ for our #AACPSAwesome teachers! After a summer of planning, recharging, and dreaming big, they’re ready to inspire, challenge, and support the students who walks through their doors this school year. Let’s hear it for our amazing teachers! 🎉 #BelongGrowSucceed

Happy Fourth of July from PGCPS! 🎆🎇 🇺🇸

Happy Independence Day! #independenceday2025

Here come the grads! Congratulations to CMIT North High School's Class of 2025! #PGCPSProud #PGCPSGrads25

While the White House works to defund public education and tries to dismantle the Department of Education, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. go.md.gov/performance

It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Join MSDE as we recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and excellence of Maryland's educators! Teachers, your impact in and outside of the classroom is invaluable. Thank you for all that you do for Maryland’s students, families, and school communities. #ThankYouMDTeachers

Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation has the VERY BEST school principals! Happy Principals Appreciation Day